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== Radio Checks ==
To confirm that your radio is operating properly, and you can do it informally at any time or at the start of an event as an organized group.
At any time one operator can request another confirm they are transmitting. === Examples Individual Check Example ===
''Request''
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See also [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RST_code RST code]
=== Team Check Example ===
As a team, the leader, exec, or an experienced operator can direct the net and make sure everyone is on. This way ensures that all radios are checked at once so everyone can focus on the team's mission briefing.
ALFA ONE
<blockquote>All elements this net this is Alfa One. Sign in using your callsign, over.</blockquote>
ALFA TWO
<blockquote>Alfa Two</blockquote>
ALFA ONE
<blockquote>Alfa Two. Alfa One. Good and readable.</blockquote>
ALFA THREE
<blockquote>Alfa Three</blockquote>
ALFA ONE
<blockquote>Alfa Three. Alfa One. Loud and clear.</blockquote>
BRAVO ONE
<blockquote>Bravo One</blockquote>
ALFA ONE
<blockquote>Bravo One. Alfa One. Good and distorted.</blockquote>
BRAVO TWO
<blockquote>Bravo Two</blockquote>
ALFA ONE
<blockquote>Bravo Two. Alfa One. Good and readable. Break.</blockquote>
<blockquote>All elements this net, this is Alfa One. Any missed elements check in now, over</blockquote>
SPARROWHAWK
<blockquote>Sparrowhawk</blockquote>
NIGHTHAWK
<blockquote>Nighthawk</blockquote>
ALFA ONE
<blockquote>Sparrowhawk. Alfa One. Loud and clear. Nighthawk. Loud and clear. Break.</blockquote>
<blockquote>All elements this net, this is Alfa One. Radio Checks completed, out.</blockquote>
It takes a bit of attention, but can help ensure everyone is checked. Works best when everyone can see each other so everyone can take their turn when the guy next to them finishes his turn.
== Message Format ==
